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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.89, 1,626.45 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.89, 1,626.45 and 459.14 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.89 : 1,626.45 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.89/1,626.45 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.89x = 1,626.45 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.89x = 746,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,768.25/1,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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